Homemade Fresh Peach Gelato: Serve up a large bowl of this peach ice cream this summer! This peach gelato recipe is easy to make and a great way of cooling down during the hot summer months.

How to Process Peaches for Ice Cream

Peel, pit and dice up enough fresh peaches to measure 2 cups of pulp (about 32 ounces)
Place purée in freezer safe zip top bags, lay flat in the freezer, once frozen store upright until ready to use.

Ingredients for Homemade Fresh Peach Gelato

FRESH PEACHES: Adds the perfect amount of peach flavor
SUGAR: A touch of sweetness
EGG YOLKS: Creates a thick custard and creamy texture
HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM: Brings richness to the gelato
CHOPPED PEACHES: Adds a pop of peach flavor and texture

How to Preserve Fresh from the Tree Peaches

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add peaches and boil until the skin pops.
Meanwhile prepare a large bowl with ice water.
When skins have popped (split) submerge peaches in the ice water. This will stop the cooking process.
Remove the skin and seed.
Puree or smash into a pulp.
Divide into 2 cup portions either into a freezer safe container or zip top bag. ***MAKE SURE TO LABEL***
VOILA!!!!!! You have FRESH peaches preserved for sauces or ice cream.

Making the Custard

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Add sugar and 1¼ cups half and half to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Keep warm.
In a small bowl whisk egg yolks until thickened (about 2 minutes).
While whisking slowly pour ½ cup of the hot half and half mixture into the egg mixture.
Pour the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the hot half and half mixture.
Increase heat to medium, constantly stir until the mixture is thickened like a custard and the temperature reaches 180°.
Remove from the heat and pour through a fine strainer.
Add the remaining half and half, powdered milk, heavy cream, peach purée and peach flavoring.
Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled (about 6 hours).

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Homemade Fresh Peach Gelato

Yield: 14 (½ cup) Servings

The creamy easy to make peach gelato is the perfect summer treat.

Ingredients

32 ounces peach chunks or enough to make 2 cup peach pulp
1 cup granulated sugar
2¼ cups half and half
6 large egg yolks
¼ cup powdered milk (fat free or whole)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup peaches, chopped
Optional: 1 teaspoon peach flavor

Instructions

For the Peaches:

Peel, pit and slice peaches
Place in food processor or blender
blend until smooth
set aside

For the Gelato:

Place sugar and half and half in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stir to dissolve the sugar, keep warm over low heat.
Place egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl, whisk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
While whisking the eggs slowly pour ½ cup of the hot half and half mixture.
Pour the egg mixture into the remining hot mixture.
Increase heat to medium, constantly stir until the mixture is thickened like a custard (180°).
Stir in the powdered milk and heavy cream.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
Stir in optional peach flavoring.
Cover and refrigerate until completely cooled (at least 6 hours).

Making Gelato:

Turn the ice cream machine on, pour mixture into freezer bowl and let mix churn until thickened (about 20-25 minutes). During the last 5 minutes of churning add the chopped peaches. The gelato will have a soft creamy texture.
If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the gelato to an airtight container and place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
Remove from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

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Homemade Fresh Peach Gelato

How to Process Peaches for Ice Cream

Ingredients for Homemade Fresh Peach Gelato